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Books by Gail Jarrow | Wonderlit

Books by Gail Jarrow

9 books · Ages 9–18

Known for the Medical Fiascoes series, Gail Jarrow writes middle grade and young adult for ages 9–18, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of history, fear & bravery, curiosity & wonder.

Series

The Printer's Trial

Medical Fiascoes

1 book · Ages 11–17

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Fatal Fever

For the teen curious about how one person can spark a pandemic and how science balances public safety with individual ri

Cover of Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle against Wounds and Disease (Medical Fiascoes series)

Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle against Wounds and Disease (Medical Fiascoes series)

For the middle schooler fascinated by the grittier side of history and how medical science has evolved from the brutal b

Cover of The Amazing Harry Kellar: Great American Magician

The Amazing Harry Kellar: Great American Magician

For the child captivated by illusions who wants to see the grit and practice required to reach the top of their craft.

By Age Range

The Printer's Trial

Fatal Fever

Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle against Wounds and Disease (Medical Fiascoes series)

The Printer's Trial

Fatal Fever

Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle against Wounds and Disease (Medical Fiascoes series)

Common Themes

History Fear & Bravery Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Growing Up Justice & Fairness The Human Body Science Experiments

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Ages 9–14

Cover of The Poison Eaters

The Poison Eaters

For the child who wonders where their food comes from and why we can trust what is on the label. This eye opening histor

Cover of Spooked!

For the child curious about why people believe what they hear on the news, this gripping account explores how a 1938 rad

Cover of Lincoln's Flying Spies

Lincoln's Flying Spies

For the student who loves engineering or the child fascinated by how technology changes history. Discover how early hot

Cover of Red Madness

For the curious reader fascinated by medical mysteries and the 'detectives' who solve them. This gripping history uncove

Cover of Bubonic Panic

For the curious middle-schooler interested in how science and society collide, this gripping history explores the 1900 p